26/08/2026
📚The magic of a good book 📚
In light of Book Week, and it has me thinking about those special childhood books that somehow stay with us long after we’ve grown up.
For me, The Magic Faraway Tree was one of them. I still remember being completely transported into that magical world every single time I read it. It never lost its magic.
Then there was The BFG, Roald Dahl, Judy Blume... love, love, LOVE!
And now, one of my favourite things is seeing that love of reading continue with my boys. 💙
Aside from the joy of getting lost in a great story, reading can also be a beautiful part of your child’s bedtime routine.
I often encourage families to include a book before bed. That familiar routine of slowing down, cuddling up and reading together can become a lovely sleep cue, helping your child recognise that the busy part of the day is over and it’s time to wind down for sleep. 😴
And some of the best conversations and cuddles happen over a bedtime story too.
So, in celebration of CBCA Book Week, I’d love to know...
📖 What was YOUR favourite book growing up? And what book can your child not get enough of right now?
Share them below. I’d love some recommendations!